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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.91, 1,087.35 and 433.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.91, 1,087.35 and 433.87 is: 598.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.91 : 1,087.35 = 433.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.91/1,087.35 = 433.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.91x = 1,087.35 × 433.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.91x = 471,768.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,768.01/787.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.76

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